Zee Bangla

Zee Bangla is an Indian general entertainment pay television channel broadcasting in Bengali language. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[1][2][3] It was the first Bangla satellite television channel in India which officially launched on 15 September 1999.[4] The channel was first launched as Alpha Bangla which got renamed to Zee Bangla on 28 March 2005. The channel launched its HD version on 20 November 2016.

Zee Bangla
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaBangladesh, India
NetworkCable Television Network
HeadquartersKolkata, West Bengal, India
Programming
Language(s)Bengali
Ownership
OwnerZee Entertainment Enterprises
(to be merged with Sony Pictures Networks India)
Sister channelsList of Zee Entertainment channels
History
Founded1996
Launched15 September 1999 (1999-09-15)
FounderSubhash Chandra
ReplacedAlpha TV Bangla
Former namesAlpha TV Bangla (1999–2005)
Links
WebsiteZee Bangla on ZEE5

History

The channel was first launched in 1996, but was taken off-air within two months due to its poor popularity. It was relaunched on 15 September 1999 as Alpha TV Bangla, along with Alpha TV Marathi, Alpha TV Telugu and Alpha TV Punjabi.[5] It was the first Bengali-language satellite television channel in India.[6] In 2005, Zee TV went for a major brand revamp. It unveiled a new logo on 28 March 2005 at the Zee Cine Awards and thereafter Alpha Bangla became Zee Bangla with a modified version of the new and current Zee TV logo which is also used by other regional of Zee Network.

On 19 June 2011, all Zee channels rebranded with a new logo which was like number two instead of alphabet Z.[7][8][9]

On 1 January 2017, the top right corner of all Zee channels was closed which continued unless all the Zee channels rebranded with a new logo on 15 October 2017 to celebrate the 25th anniversary.

On 15 October 2017, all the Zee channels had changed their logos where the logo has started showing on the left side. In 2019, Samrat Ghosh became the head of the channel.[10] The channel's new graphics was revealed during Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on 7 October 2018.[11][12][13] It is one of the largest Bengali-language television channels in India by viewership.[14]

On 30 September 2021, Bangladesh imposed a blackout on foreign television channels, including Zee Bangla, that broadcast commercials.[15] However, after 2 weeks, via clean feed, Zee Bangla resumed broadcasting in that country.[16]

Current broadcast

Drama Series
Serial Premiere date Production company
Uron Tubri 28 March 2022 Friends Communication
Pilu 10 January 2022 Zee Bangla Production
Uma 13 September 2021 Tent Cinema
Gouri Elo 28 February 2022 Crazy Ideas Media
Mithai 4 January 2021 Zee Bangla Production
Lokkhi Kakima Superstar 14 February 2022 Tent Cinema
Sarbojaya 9 August 2021 Blues Productions
Laalkuthi 2 May 2022 Surinder Films
Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy 12 April 2021 Crazy Ideas Media
Jamuna Dhaki 13 July 2020 Blues Productions

Dubbed shows
Serial Premiere date Production company
Mangalmoyee Santoshi Maa 16 April 2021 Rashmi Sharma Telefilms

Reality shows
Reality Show Premiere date Production company
Rannaghor 9 May 2005 Zee Bangla
Didi No. 1 Season 9 14 February 2022
Dadagiri Unlimited Season 9 25 September 2021

Upcoming broadcast
Serial Premiere date Production company
Khelna Bari[17] 16 May 2022 Zee Bangla Production

Former broadcast

Drama

Animated series

  • Bantul The Great
  • Bhutu
  • Chander Buri O Magic Man
  • Gini Zindabad
  • Raju Uncle
  • Tenida

Reality shows

  • Anya Bhuvan
  • Apur Sangsar
  • Atho Parinita Katha
  • Banglar Sera Paribar
  • Bhraman Kache Doore
  • Bichitra
  • Coffee & More
  • Chena Mukh Achena Kotha
  • Dadagiri Unlimited
  • Dance Bangla Dance Junior
  • Detective 2015
  • "Dhonyi Meye"
  • Didi No. 1
  • Didi Premier League
  • Happy Parents Day
  • Haun Maun Khaun
  • Home Minister Bouma
  • Ke Hobe Biggest Fan
  • Khola Mone
  • Ma Vs Bouma
  • Mirakkel
  • Nari
  • No.1 Didi Na Dada
  • Rannaghor
  • Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla
  • Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs
  • Sampurna
  • Shudhu Tomake Chai
  • Sona Bouthan
  • Tumi Je Amar

Mahalaya

Zee Bangla is hosting its Mahalaya since 2007 from 5 a.m. Various television and films actresses are seen in different forms of Maa Durga. Even various television actors are seen as Shiv, Vishnu, Mahisasur. It also shows dance performance where dancers will dance in a song welcoming the arrival of Goddess.

YearShow NameMahisasuramardiniThemeNotes
2007MahisasuramardiniKoel MallickMahisasuramardini story with Devi's various avatarsDevi Mahisasuramardini Durga, Sati (Hindu goddess), Parvati, Mahavidya, Mahamaya, Kaushiki, Chamunda, Kali, Mahagauri, Katyayani
2008MahisasuramardiniParno MitraMahisasuramardini storyVarious avatars of Maa Durga, Devi Mahisasuramardini
2009MahisasuramardiniGargi RoychowdhuryMahisasuramardini story and story of Devi Sati and ParvatiDevi Mahisasuramardini Durga, Sati, Parvati
2010Mahisasuramardini Oi BhubonomonomohiniSubhashree GangulyMahisasuramardini story with Shri Krishna Birth and Akal BodhonDevi Yogonidra, Mahamaya, Yogmaya, Katyayani, Mangalchandi and Devi Mahisasuramardini
2011Dasarupe DasabhujaSrabanti ChatterjeeMahisasuramardini story with Dus MahavidyaDevi Sati, and different avatars of DashaMahavidya (Kali, Tara (Mahavidya), Shodashi, Bhuvaneshvari , Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi , Kamala) and Mahisasuramardini
2012Mahisasuramardini 51 SatipithSubhashree Ganguly Mahisasuramardini story with ShaktipithaDevi Sati, Shyama Kali, Kamakhya, Joydurga,Astabhuja Singhobahini Bhavani, Devi Shodashi, Vishalakshi (Cast:- Srabanti Chatterjee)

Devi Paravti, Mahamaya, Ugrakali, Lalita Tripura Sundari and Devi Mahisasuramardini Durga (Cast:- Subhashree Ganguly)

2013Jago DosoprohoronodhariniOindrila SenMahisasuramardini story with avatars of Devi DurgaDevi Mahisasuramardini, Durga, Kaushiki, Chamunda, Vaishno Devi, Parvati, Jaganmata

Other Casts: Diya Mukherjee, Mimi Dutta, Geetashree Roy, Rupsha Chatterjee, Tumpa Ghosh

2014MahisasuramardiniTumpa GhoshMahisasuramardini storyDevi Mahisasuramardini
2015Mahisasuramardini Nabarupe NabadurgaKoel MallickMahisasuramardini story with NavdurgaDevi Sati,Devi Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidhatri and Devi Mahisasuramardini[18]
2016MatrirupenoIndrani HalderMahisasuramardini story with story of Maa Durga's various avatars of Markandeya PuranDevi Mahisasuramardini,[19] Durga, Shakambhari, Chhinnamasta, Parvati, Kali, Kaushiki, AshtaMatrikas, Chamunda, Kaalratri, Annapurna (goddess)

Other Casts: Sweta Bhattacharya, Rupsha Mukherjee, Nabanita Das, Prapti Chatterjee, Ankita, Kinni Modak

2017Rupang Dehi Jayang DehiIndrani Halder Mahisasuramardini story with Story of Sri Sri Chandi Maha Yagarani MantraDevi Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini and Mahisasuramardini [20](Cast: Indrani Halder)

Durga, Shivaa , Kshama, Dhari Devi, Svāhā , Swadha, Parvati (Cast: Srabanti Chatterjee)

2018ShaktirupenoDitipriya RoyMahisasuramardini story with various avatars of Devi Durga worshipped in various parts of BengalDevi Parvati and Devi Mahisasuramardini Durga,[21] Baramchandi, Bonbibi, Bhadu (festival), Ronkini Kali, Jogadya, Bipodtarini Devi,

Other Casts: Ushasi Ray, Promita Chakraborty, Diya Mukherjee, Tiyasha Roy, Sreyasri Roy, Debadrita Basu

201912 Mashe 12 Rupe DebibaranSubhashree GangulyMahisasuramardini story with various avatars of Devi Durga worshipped in 12 Bengali monthsMata Uma and Devi Mahisasuramardini,[22] Gandheswari, Folharini Kali, Kamakhya, Shatakshi, Shakambhari, Parvati, Durga, Jagaddhatri, Katyayani, Poush Kali, Ratanti Kali, Sankatnashini, Basanti

Other Casts: Sriparna Roy, Debadrita Basu, Ushasi Ray, Manali Dey, Roshni Tanwi Bhattacharya, Ditipriya Roy, Sushmili Acharya, Sruti Das, Tiyasha Roy, Basabdatta Chatterjee

2020Durga Saptashati Sambhavami Yuge YugeShweta BhattacharyaMahisasuramardini story with various avatars of SaptashatiDevi Mahisasuramardini,[23] Yogmaya, Raktadantika, Parvati, Kaushiki Mahakali, Durga, Shaktakshi, Shakambhari, Bhima, Bhramari

Other Casts: Debadrita Basu, Tiyasha Roy, Sampriti Poddar, Ditipriya Roy, Ushasi Roy, Sudipta Roy, Swastika Dutta

2021Nana Rupe Mahamaya Shaktirupeno ShamasthitaSubhashree GangulyMahisasuramardini story with various avatars of Devi MahamayaMahadevi Adyashakti Mahamaya, Devi Mahisasuramardini,[24] Annapurna, Parvati, Chhinnamasta, Dakshina Kali, Kamalekamini, Lalita Tripura Sundari, Bala Tripura Sundari, Kaushiki, Chamunda

Other Casts: Idhika Paul, Sriparna Roy, Shrabani Bhunia, Oindrila Saha, Tiyasha Roy, Sweta Bhattacharya, Soumitrisha Kundu, Susmita Dey,[25]

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